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DELHI – AGRA – JAIPUR – DELHI: 07 Nights / 08 Days

This itinerary offers something for everyone. Your adventure begins in Delhi, where you'll enjoy a blend of classic sightseeing, local interactions, and a touch of light-hearted fun. From there, you’ll journey to Agra, home to the breathtaking Taj Mahal and the majestic Agra Fort. As the trip unfolds, you’ll explore vibrant markets, admire architectural wonders, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the magnificent tiger—just a few of the unforgettable experiences that lie ahead. We hope you have a fantastic time; one thing is certain—this will be a journey to remember.

Flight from UK to Delhi.

Arrive India. You land at Delhi’s international airport. After Immigrations and Customs, you are met by our representative and assisted with your transfer to your hotel and check-in.

Delhi is often distinguished as the old and new, the old referring to the pre –British habitations and the new is Lutyen’s Delhi, built to suit British sensibilities and the rapidly expanding city of independent India. However, as we walk you through this city which has fascinated one and all for centuries, you will see that these demarcations are fluid with an intermixing of the old and new Delhi’s producing a supremely fascinating pulse to its city life.

Overnight stay at Hotel

After a relaxed morning, your guide meets you in the lobby at 0900 hrs. and your tour starts in Old Delhi. This was the former Imperial capital of the Mughal Emperor, though very little remains of the grandeur of the Emperor Shah Jahan’s city. Old Delhi’s backbone is Chandini Chowk. Today, it is a busy market selling an extraordinary variety of items – silver, jewellery, aromatic spices, leather, fruit and vegetables. Apothecaries sell home grown medicinal items, and roadside dentists display their bizarre array of equipment and false teeth.

Here, you will enjoy the walking tour near Chandini Chowk. Also visit India’s largest Mosque, Jama Masjid. This mosque is the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan. Begun in 1644, the mosque was not completed until 1658. It has three great gateways, four angle towers and two minarets standing 40m high. It is constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble.

After your visit you board your waiting vehicle and drive to Raj Ghat. A simple square platform of black marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948. It is surrounded by a beautiful park with labeled trees planted by notables like Queen Elizabeth II, USA President Eisenhower, Ho Chi Minh and various others. 

Your next stop is the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the temple of the followers of the Sikh religion. The Sikhs, which means “disciples”, is one of the country’s most recognizable groups. Beards and turbans give them a distinctive look. Unlike Hinduism, they believe in one God, and that everyone, regardless of their station in life, should do “sevak” or render social services. This resulted in the “Langar” or community kitchen, where every member of the religion considers it an honor to come and put in a couple of hours cooking thousands of Indian breads, making huge vats of curry to feed the poor and underprivileged.

This afternoon you get to volunteer in the large kitchens preparing food for the lunch service. The kitchen prepares up to 10,000 meals a day. If you are open to the idea, you can also join the locals for lunch. It is a simple vegetarian lunch but it is likely to be one of the most satisfying meals of the entire trip. 

This afternoon you visit Humayun’s Tomb.

Humayun’s Tomb is the earliest example of Mughal architecture in India. Recently renovated with the gardens restored to their former splendour and the working fountains, it is a very attractive site. Architecturally, the mausoleum drew its inspiration from the styles prevalent in Samarkand, and the design of the Taj Mahal is based on this tomb. From here drive to Qutb Minar complex which has many historic monuments. The first mosque in India – The Quwwat-Ul- Islam – built from the dressed and carved stones of demolished temples lies in this complex. It establishes the political victory of Islam in northern India. The Qutb Minar itself was begun in 1199 by Qutb ud din Aibak and was completed by his successors. This fluted elegant tower is decorated with elegant balconies and carvings. On your way back to the hotel, you will drive past some famous landmarks; Rajpath (Kingsway), the imposing approach to New Delhi sets the venue for the Republic Day parade every January 26th for millions of people to gather and enjoy the spectacle. Among the buildings you drive past are the Secretariat buildings, Parliament House, Presidential Palace (Rashtrapathi Bhawan) and India Gate, a memorial to soldiers of the undivided Indian Army who died in the period between 1914 and 1921. Later Returned to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

You set out for Agra today after breakfast. The drive takes approx. 4 hrs. excluding stops. Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire). Start your sightseeing post lunch at the imposing Agra Fort. When the Mughal Emperor Akbar established his supremacy in Northern India, he began his first architectural venture, rebuilding the fort as a beautiful fort palace. The work was completed by his son and grandson, highlighting the Mughal’s ability to blend defensive and decorative architecture. Richly decorated with marble and mosaic, it was in a part of this fort that Shah Jahan spent the last years of his life, imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. His private quarters, where he was confined, has a magical view of the Taj Mahal across the river Yamuna.

Memorable Moment

Once you have completed the tour of the Agra Fort, you will be taken to Taj Khema and will be served high tea in the gardens of Khema overlooking beautiful building of Taj Mahal.

After High Tea at Taj Khema, you will drive to the Taj Mahal (closed Fridays).

Worked upon by Indian artisans and artisans from neighbouring Islamic countries, it is aptly described by the poet laureate Tagore as “A tear on the face of eternity”. Decorated with a mosaic of semi-precious stones and Persian calligraphy recreating verses from the Koran, the mausoleum is an important place of pilgrimage since the empress died in childbirth making her a martyr.

Surprise & Delight

At the Taj Mahal, customers will have their photograph taken, which will be inserted into lovely local wooden frames which will be gifted to them at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Name: Mohabbat E Taj - Bollywood Extravaganza

(Pre Book From £35 Per Person)

Description: In the evening, attend the Bollywood extravaganza,

Mohabbat-e-Taj. (GOLD OR PLATINUM CLASS)

It is a loud live show that re-enacts the eternal love story of the Taj Mahal. Full of pageantry, drama and colour this is an entertaining extravaganza and just a little over the top like typical melodramatic Bollywood stories and enactments!

After Breakfast at hotel and drive to Jaipur.

The drive takes approx. 5 hours.

Jaipur is also known as the ‘Pink City’, because of the terra cotta coloured lime plaster that coats the old part of the city's walls, buildings and temples. The reasons for painting the town pink are unknown; some say it is because Maharaja Jai Singh II’s was a devotee of Lord Shiva and pink was his favourite. The most popular reason is that pink is the traditional colour of hospitality, and the old part of the city was freshly painted and paved with pink gravel to warmly welcome Edward VII for his visit here in 1876.

This evening, take a stroll through the busy streets of Johri Bazaar. It is a great fun experience. You can’t get the variety of silver jewellery, handmade footwear, or multi-coloured leheriya saris anywhere else in the country. Neither can you get the choice of cotton textiles, bangles, blue pottery, bags, cushion covers, bedspreads – the list is endless. And haggling over prices with the shopkeeper simply adds to the experience!

Overnight stay at hotel

 

Start your full day tour with a drive to the famous Hawa Mahal, the ornate pink façade an icon of the city for a quick photography stop. This five-storied high “screen” composed of projected windows and balconies protected by fine latticed screens, was destined to enable the ladies of the harem to observe the lively street scenes of the city from a position of privacy.

Next, visit Jantar Mantar. It’s the world’s largest observatory, carved in stone and marble. Many of the huge ancient instruments here are still in working condition. Also on the itinerary is a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace. This sprawling palace is a superb marriage of the Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. The seven-storied Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace) is a sprawling complex with multiple courtyards, public buildings, astronomical observatory, and zenana mahals (harems). Within the palace complex are several museums, including an interesting textile gallery exhibiting a fine selection of textiles and costumes from the royal collection.

This afternoon, visit Amber Fort. Hill forts were always important to the Rajput rulers. Belonging to the Hindu “Kshatriya” or warrior class, they believed that “a fort is the strength of a king”. They built a number of such forts all over the state of Rajasthan;some made for purely defensive purposes, but most built as fort palaces. Amber is one of the finest examples of a fort palace, built similar in style to the surrounding richly decorated Mughal courts. In the afternoon processed for visit to an Aarti Ceremony The Birla Mandir is a proud architectural landmark of Jaipur. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, the temple was originally known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple. It is situated below the Moti Dungri Fort in Jaipur. The temple made of pure white marble is slightly deviated from the traditional ancient Hindu temples as it is built with a modern approach.

Name: Cookery Demo with a local family (Pre Book From £35 Per Person)

Description: Cooking demo at local family followed by dinner (minimum 2 pax).

Cooking Demo workshop travels you through the journey of flavors and aromas of Indian food, cooked right in front of you. Learn the tricks and tips of regional cuisine from a local family for an enriching experience of food and culture. Get insights on Indian style cooking while you try your hands on kneading dough or preparing gravies with traditional serving style. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Morning Breakfast at the you will check out & drive to Delhi.

On your arrival you will check in the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel. 

Name: Jaipur Bicycle Tour (Pre Book From £54 Per Person)

Description: SPLENDORS OF PRINCELY TOWN CYCLE TOUR

(Minimum requirement 02 Pax to operate this group)

Cycling Distance: 05 to 06 Kms (Start Time 0700 hours)

Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours

Heritage cycle tour of the regal princely state of Jaipur. Pink city is a beautiful and meticulous city with wide streets and almost a flat terrain which makes it convenient to wander through the alleys on an early morning ride. The tour embarks you on a heritage trail, witnessing the lifestyle of Jaipurites just after dawn. See how the city wakes up, and by-stand the daily chores of locals shopping for vegetables at a local vegetable market. Visit ‘Govind Devji’ temple and ride through the lanes of wholesale ’Panipuri’ sellers. The tour takes you on a heritage ride exploring and admiring the glorious past of the mesmerizing capital city meeting local artisans and communities of Metal Beaters and Marble carvers. Jaipur Cycle trail is a blend of lifestyle, architecture and culture exploration and appreciation.

Type: Outdoor Activity

Time of day: Morning

Morning, after breakfast, we will drive to Delhi International Airport to board your flight to UK. 

Hotel: 5*Crowne Plaza Okhla https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/newdelhi/ndeol/hoteldetail 

Room Category: Deluxe room

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Hotel: 5*Grand Mercure https://all.accor.com/hotel/C0W7/index.en.shtml

Room Category: Superior room 

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Hotel: 5*Intercontinental Jaipur Tonk Road ttps://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/jaipur/jaitr/hoteldetail

Room Category: Standard rooms 

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* Above hotels Or Similar Category Hotels. Check-in time is 14 Hrs. and Check out time is 1100 Hrs. at all the hotels.

• Return flights from London airport.

• 06 Nights 5*hotel accommodation on Twin sharing basis. 

• Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast basis at all places. 

• Meeting and assistance on arrival / departure. 

• Transfer from airport to hotel and vice versa. 

• Sightseeing, excursion and Surface travel as per program. 

• Cost based on air-conditioned vehicle. 

• Service of an English-speaking local guide during local city tour in each city as per program. 

• Entrance fees of sites as per program (one time visit)  

• Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, Delhi.

• Mineral water, refreshments, wet tissues, hand sanitizers during the city tours & intercity transfers. 

• Porterage at Hotels. 

• Still Camera fees at Sites (01 per person). 

• High tea at Taj Khema, Agra. 

• Photo with wooden frame at Taj Mahal. 

• Visa to India, Travel Insurance.

• Items of Personal nature such as laundry, table drinks, telephone bills, tips to room boys, drivers, guides, 

personal clothing including sleeping bags etc.  

• Anything not mentioned in the “Cost Includes” column 

• Tips at local restaurants during meals, tips for guide, driver, helper etc. 

*Meals will be served on a fixed menu basis.

Based on London departures. 

This offer is also available from the following departure airports Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. Please call today on 01923 883100 for the details and the applicable flight supplement.

*Price is not valid between 18 Dec’2025 till 06 Jan’2026. Please ask to us if you would to travel between this period.

• Passports and visas

British citizens require machine-readable passports when travelling overseas. Your passport must contain two blank pages and be valid for 180 days after your return date from India. British CITIZENS and most other European nationals satisfying certain conditions may use the online e-Tourist Visa application process at a cost of $10 (US) per person for entry to India for arrivals in the months of April, May and June or $25 (US) per person for arrivals in other months. Fees are subject to change. Other passport holders must apply for a full visa. Note that all travellers of Pakistani descent, regardless of citizenship, will generally be subject to more detailed processing by the Indian authorities, which can take up to four months from application.

• Travel vaccinations requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or any other preventive measures.

• Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of accommodation not becoming available at any of the above mentioned hotels we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.

• Our offer is based on usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise) and if this category of rooms is not available we shall try to confirm accommodation in next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.